Origin
Alder Brook, NY
Morning in Alder Brook on Friday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alder Brook, NY to Tupper Lake, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tupper Lake, NY
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Alder Brook, NY to Tupper Lake, NY covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 3, Tupper Lake Highway, Tupper-Saranac Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on State Route 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Alder Brook, NY to Tupper Lake, NY covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near NY 3 / State Route 3.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alder Brook, NY to Tupper Lake, NY is easy. At 1h 8m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (NY 3 / Saranac Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (NY 3 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 3 / State Route 3
Turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NY 3 / Saranac Avenue
Turn left onto NY 3 / Saranac Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
21 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
NY 3 / Broadway Street
Turn left onto NY 3 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Olive Street
Turn right onto Olive Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NY 3 / George H Lapan Memorial Highway
Turn right onto NY 3 / George H Lapan Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 22.4 mi | 32m |
| Tupper Lake Highway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Tupper-Saranac Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Alder Brook Road | 2.6 mi | 10m |
| Algonquin Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Park Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bloomingdale Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| George H Lapan Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 3
— 22.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alder Brook, NY and Tupper Lake, NY.
1
Start on Alder Brook Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Alder Brook Road
2
Continue on Alder Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alder Brook Road
3
Turn left onto NY 3
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 3
4
Continue on NY 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto NY 3
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saranac Avenue
6
Continue on NY 3
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 3
7
Continue on NY 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bloomingdale Avenue
8
Turn left onto NY 3
204 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broadway Street
9
Turn right onto Olive Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Olive Street
10
Turn right onto NY 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
George H Lapan Memorial Highway
11
Continue on NY 3
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Algonquin Street
12
Continue on NY 3
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 3
13
Continue on NY 3
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Tupper Lake Highway
14
Continue on NY 3; NY 30
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Adirondack Trail
15
Continue on NY 3; NY 30
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Tupper-Saranac Highway
16
Continue on NY 3; NY 30
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Park Street
17
Arrive at destination
NY 3; NY 30
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Alder Brook, NY · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Alder Brook, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tupper Lake, NY
The final approach into Tupper Lake, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tupper Lake, NY
Morning in Tupper Lake on Friday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alder Brook, NY to Tupper Lake, NY covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 3, Tupper Lake Highway, Tupper-Saranac Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Alder Brook, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alder Brook, NY to Tupper Lake, NY is easy. At 1h 8m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (NY 3 / Saranac Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (NY 3 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alder Brook, NY to Tupper Lake, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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